You might want to go read cnets recommendations on 3d printers. 8x6x6 inches isnt a very big object. Xyz davinci aio has built in replicator. The cost are usually in the specs as to how much filiment per cm^3 then how much a reel of filiment cost. On Apr 29, 2015 3:31 PM, "Dan Bartlett" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hello all: > > I am advocating for the purchase of a 3d printer to experiment with things > like object replicas, mount prototyping, etc. > > We are not in the market for a high-end, high-output, multi-material > industrial behemoth but a higher-end consumer model like the Flashforge > Creator Pro that we can play with. I have done a fair amount of research as > to the software and consumables, and explored common printing problems, and > I feel like I have pretty good handle on the process and potential > problems. But I have been asked by the purchasing folks to: > > "Get a greater indication of the ongoing costs associated with its > operation -- e.g., printing spool replacement and software upgrades. I > don't know if maintenance contracts go into something like this or not, but > gaining a full sense of what the long-term costs here would be valuable in > terms of evaluating viability and its place on a priority list." > > Can anyone give me some pertinent information on maintenance costs, or a > pithy quote I can take back to them? > > Thanks, > > Dan > > -- > Dan Bartlett > Curator of Exhibits and Education > Instructor of Museum Studies > Logan Museum of Anthropology > Beloit College > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: > http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1 > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).